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We Punk Einheit!

Alec Empire · 1999

75 min · 26 tracks · techno · ambient · digital hardcore

A frenetic blend of digital hardcore and techno, assaulting the senses with relentless beats and provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • provocative themes and concepts
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • party-ready anthems for chaos
  • short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, soothing sounds
  • seek long-form musical journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'We Punk Einheit!' marks Alec Empire's transition from his earlier work with Atari Teenage Riot to a solo artist fully embracing digital hardcore. This album follows his groundbreaking 1997 release 'Generation Treason,' solidifying his reputation as a pioneer within the genre while exploring themes of technology and societal disarray.
Stylistic neighbors
Merzbow· The Prodigy· Squarepusher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Humanity Allowed 1:37
  • 2 Get Inline 1:18
  • 3 No Disease Sex 2:31
  • 4 The Machines Survive 3:43
  • 5 50 Years Later 3:13
  • 6 At the Party 5:44
  • 7 I Don't Get the Printer 2:52
  • 8 NNW 3:10
  • 9 Condom Personality 3:23
  • 10 CD Jockey Take Over 5:51
  • 11 Everything Is Forbidden 2:23
  • 12 Nothing Is Allowed 2:01
  • 13 Dollars 4:25
  • 14 Funk Was Yesterday 3:53
  • 15 Invasion Control 3:42
  • 16 Beatles Never Counted 3:50
  • 17 Fuck Me D/A Style 3:01
  • 18 [unknown] 2:28
  • 19 [unknown] 4:25
  • 20 [unknown] 0:16
  • 21 [unknown] 1:42
  • 22 [unknown] 1:45
  • 23 [unknown] 3:27
  • 24 [unknown] 2:30
  • 25 [unknown] 1:38
  • 26 [unknown] 0:45

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